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Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to 39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: 3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working within fostering. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends. Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,948.53 per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Home-based supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative, developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carers. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest." About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills, will be a strong communicator both written and verbal, have good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full-time and permanent post which is home-based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to 40,948.53 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car and excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Catherine Wong, Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to 39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: 3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working within fostering. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends. Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,948.53 per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Home-based supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative, developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carers. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest." About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills, will be a strong communicator both written and verbal, have good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full-time and permanent post which is home-based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to 40,948.53 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car and excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Catherine Wong, Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,948.53 per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Home-based supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative, developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carers. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest." About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills, will be a strong communicator both written and verbal, have good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full-time and permanent post which is home-based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to 40,948.53 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car and excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Catherine Wong, Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to 39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: 3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working within fostering. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends. Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Supervising Social Worker - Orange Grove Contract type: Full-Time Salary: Up to 39,000 (dependent on experience) Contract term: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover Hours: 37 hours per week Office Location: Northwest Start Date: March 2026 Benefits: 3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan About Us Orange Grove was founded in 1996 by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. As with all families, relationships matter. They provide a stable platform for growth, which is why we commit time, effort, and resources into nurturing them constantly. We do this for the children in our care by getting to know them and providing a safe and positive family environment. We do it for our foster parents by treating them individually and tailoring our support to their needs. And we take care to build strong and positive relationships with local authorities and our other partners, so we can all work effectively together. This has been at the heart of our philosophy ever since we were first set up over 20 years ago. The Role Orange Grove Fostercare Northwest are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed, and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. To have experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence, being a confident driver, willing and able to travel across the North West with unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position that includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role for prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines. You will be involved in the recruitment, training, and supervision of Foster Parents and promoting the welfare of children placed with Orange Grove Fostercare. Requirements Hold a Social Work England, qualification in Social Work or equivalent, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working within fostering. A comprehensive working knowledge of all fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation Excellent communication skills A commitment to high-quality practice, which may include occasional working after 17.00pm and weekends. Being part of an Out of Hours rota for the Northwest region (phone contact / sign posting) Good IT skills and understanding / use of Microsoft, outlook and databases / systems. Responsibilities Direct support of foster parents with a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities, and stakeholders, enabling full participation in meetings, decision making, to include child protection. Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost will be met by Orange Grove Fostercare) Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Orange Grove Fostercare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 40,948.53 per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Home-based supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas About Us Fostering People are an innovative, developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster carers and to our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following: Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carers. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent. What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with foster carers in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children. One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experiences of working for Fostering People: "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest." About You An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and carers. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills, will be a strong communicator both written and verbal, have good IT skills and be able to produce a high standard of report writing. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold a current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding. As an innovative agency we are seeking applicants that possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker. This is a full-time and permanent post which is home-based and comes with a highly attractive starting salary of up to 40,948.53 dependent on experience plus car allowance or company car and excellent benefits. We also offer a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days rising to 35 in line with service plus bank holidays, bike to work and contributory pension schemes. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Catherine Wong, Team Manager on (phone number removed). To be considered please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss. No agencies please. Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,

Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS) Senior Supervising Social Worker Location: Hybrid / Office - Cambuslang Salary: Up to 41,960.42 per annum, dependent upon experience Status: Full-Time, 35 hours per week, permanent Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme and on-site free parking About Us We've been supporting children and young people since 2002. Along with our sister organisation Foster Care Associates, we are one of the UK's largest and most respected fostering organisations. This enables us to offer exceptional resources, support and expertise to help improve the experiences and life chances of children and young people. We have a dedicated focus on supporting foster children and foster carers in Scotland. Our primary aim is to give children and young people the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives within their communities. Over the last 23 years, we have cared for more than 2,000 children and young people. Our expertise and commitment to fostering has been recognised by the Care Inspectorate for Scotland, who rate our work as 'Very Good', reflecting the hard work and dedication of everyone within our organisation. Duties Will Include Support foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in FCAS policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCAS Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify needs within the foster family (e.g. short breaks, activities, therapy or holidays), working with all members of the child's network and contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks. Ensure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care. Promote the participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and support them in accessing resources and opportunities within their local community. Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis. Participate in the day duty system on a rota basis supporting the referrals team. You Must Have A Social Work qualification Valid Social Work registration or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful or difficult situations A full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Amanda Hartley, Fostering Service Manager, on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced PVG check if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Family Support Worker to join their team based in the London JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £14 - £18 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London JOB SUMMARY Family support worker, to undertake direct work with children and families, around behaviour management, routines, and boundaries, supervising contact, transporting children, direct work with children. Supporting social workers in interventions / assessment THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Family support worker experience essential Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.

Deputy Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Location: South West England Salary up to £51,300 + £2,000 annual retention + £4,000 welcome bonus and £8,000 relocation bonus NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority with a Good Ofsted rating in the South West of England area, in order to help them find a permanent Deputy Team Manager who can be part of the Children with Disabilities Team. They offer flexibility with home working. Responsibilities: The Deputy Team Manager will oversee a very supportive and child-focused team. From referral, the role focuses on early planning, providing timely advice and support, approving EHCP contributions, and deciding with families on single assessments in line with eligibility criteria. It also includes supervising front door staff and undertaking statutory social work duties. Benefits: - Good Ofsted rating - flexibility with home working - good salary package - up to £51,300 salary + £2,000 annual retention + £4,000 welcome bonus and £8,000 relocation bonus - very stable team - career development - good annual leave - local authority pension - support with moving the Certificate of Sponsorship / Skilled Workers Visa (only for candidates living in the UK and registered with Social Work England) Requirements: experience as an Assistant Team Manager or Senior Practitioner experience in children with disabilities Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Supervising Social Worker Location: Kent Salary: £43,000 + £1,200 car allowance hybrid working NonStop Consulting is working with a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in order to help them find a Supervising Social Worker in Kent. This is a hybrid role, offering you a lot of flexibility with home working. This is a 12 months permanent role. Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 13 foster families located in Kent. Benefits: Very good salary: £43,000 £1,200 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic approach Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Fostering Career progression opportunities Longstanding Senior Management Hybrid Flexible Working Tired of working in a role where you're bogged down with too many cases, and want to transition into an IFA that truly values and supports its social workers? We're currently working with an highly rated IFA based in Ivybridge, Devon, for an experienced practitioner to join their established service as a Supervising Social Worker. This role is full-time - 37.5 hours / week. As a supervising social worker, you will also be responsible for supporting and managing approved foster carers, assessing special guardians and ensuring support plans are in place, working with children's social workers to achieve permanence, either through long term fostering or special guardianship. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £41,000, as well as a hybrid working pattern, the managers are also always open to discussions on flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for condensed hours to make sure you're maintaining that all important work life balance. This IFA also have great staff retention, with vacancies in the service a rarity. They have a real focus on professional development, as they like to promote from within the service to seniority. You will also be enrolled onto a L&D programme immediately when you start, which will ensure you're ready for career progression within the first year should you wish. For this role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. To apply for this role, send your CV to . Or call Chris on for some more info.

Based in Scarborough or York offices with frequent travel across North Yorkshire Ref: TMW-261 Are you a dynamic, target-driven and collaborative individual with a proven record of providing inspiring and effective management to teams? Do you have experience of engaging with people who have complex needs? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a highly motivated Women s Service Team Manager to manage a new service which will consist of a dispersed team working across two women s centres and two mobile projects. Due to the nature of the service, the role is only open to female applicants and the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post. About St Giles Trust An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. About the Service The Women s Alliance Service is a new service which will provide person-centred support to women and girls addressing a range of issues holistically from early intervention and prevention, diversion from the Criminal Justice System, crisis support and move on opportunities such as volunteering placements. About this key role You will coordinate the delivery of services across two Women s Centres and two mobile projects ensuring safe, effective and well-organised operations. Managing a team of 8 caseworkers, you will oversee staffing, provide regular supervision and caseload reviews, and support the team to meet performance targets and deliver high-quality, person-centred support. You will work closely with Liberty Links steering groups and the Whole System Approach network to plan service delivery, attend contract meetings and report on performance. Building strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary organisations will be key to promoting referrals and joined-up working, What we are looking for Proven experience of managing and supervising staff to deliver services against KPIs, targets and quality standards. Experience of working with people with complex needs, including those who may be reluctant, distressed or challenging to engage. Demonstrable experience of multi-agency working and building effective partnerships. Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and how to apply it in both service delivery and team management. Understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with complex needs and awareness of relevant support services. Strong coaching and mentoring skills to support staff performance and development. Please note: this role requires the successful candidate to have a full UK driving licence and own transport. Vetting process will be in accordance with the Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and will also include Enhanced DBS check. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more. We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. If you have any queries, or require further support, please visit our website. Closing date: 9 am on 13 April 2026. Interviews: w/c 20 April 2026

Job Title: Advice Session Team Leader/Trainee Team Leader Salary Scale: Scales 3.1 - 3.4 Salary: £30,471 - £33,297 FTE. P/T hours will be considered Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Pension: 3% employer contribution Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Place of Work: Citizens Advice Exeter, Dix s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA with the possibility of some home working Join us and help make a real difference Do you care passionately about making sure people get the advice they need to find a way forward? Are you motivated by tackling injustice and influencing social policy change? Whether you re looking to take the next step in your advice giving career, or you re already an experienced Citizens Advice supervisor seeking a fresh challenge in a new part of the country, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At Citizens Advice Exeter, you ll join a supportive, forward thinking team who are committed to empowering local people, driving positive change, and working together to create a fairer society. If you re someone who thrives on helping others, enjoys problem solving and wants to make a genuine impact every day, we d love to hear from you. What we re looking for Ideally, you will already have experience as an Advice Session Supervisor within a local Citizens Advice. If not, you may be an experienced adviser who is ready to take that exciting next step in your advice career and we d be delighted to support you on that journey. You will thrive on working with a diverse range of people and bring an openminded, approachable and nonjudgmental approach to your work. You will take an empathetic and compassionate stance with colleagues and with any clients you come into contact with. Strong critical thinking skills, the ability to problems solve, and the confidence to support others will be key to your success in this role. As a valued member of our Advice Services Team , you will: provide supervision and support to our team of volunteer and paid advisers and caseworkers play an active role in shaping, monitoring and delivering our Business Plan help us maintain and develop high quality services, including supporting the growth of new volunteer roles take on people management responsibilities, following our agreed policies and approaches around recruitment, equal opportunities, performance, wellbeing, discipline, grievance, training and health and safety contribute to our budgeting and financial monitoring support the continuing evolution of our services so they remain responsive to national guidance and local needs help promote our aims, principles and achievements across the organisation and within the wider community ensure we continue to meet the requirements of the Citizens Advice Membership Scheme participate fully in Advice Services Team meetings and shared learning Key Work Areas and Tasks Supervise advisers and caseworkers both paid and volunteers. Attend project meetings with partners, if required. Set up new projects by liaising with partners and funders and supporting with the recruitment process. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled, or from Black, Asian and other racially minoritised backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented at Citizens Advice Exeter. We also actively welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates. Person Specification Essential criteria Two years recent and ongoing experience of advice work. Experience of managing volunteers and caseworkers. Ability to demonstrate how s/he keeps knowledge up to date. Ability to analyse and interpret complex information. Understanding of the importance of support, development and motivation. Effective oral communication skills Effective writing skills. Understanding of the issues involved in interviewing clients. Numerate to the level required by the tasks. Ability to prioritise own work and the work of others, meet deadlines and manage workload in a pressured environment. Ability to use IT in the provision of advice and the preparation of reports and submissions. Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team. Ability to monitor and maintain recording systems and procedures. Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision. Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the CA service and its equal opportunities policies. Desirable criteria Experience working as an Advice Supervisor for Citizens Advice Experience of supervising/giving debt advice Experience of working within a Citizens Advice charity Experience of working with the public in an advisory capacity

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens. Our service users enjoy a wide range of activities, including discos, swimming and going to the cinema. Your role as Senior Support Worker will include: Developing the independent living skills and community inclusion of service users Identifying and accessing activities with service users to promote valued and meaningful lifestyles Providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users Collaborating with service users, families and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences Supporting the service user to have the opportunity for a full and happy life and to be safe and well. A minimum of 2 years' experience in providing care for individuals with support needs is essential. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities for those who are looking to take on a leadership role, while making a positive difference in the lives of those we support. We have a supportive, hands-on management culture, and will provide you with relevant training, including accredited Health and Social Care diplomas through our training academy. Vacancy Reference Number: 89610 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .

Barnardo's is seeking a committed and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our Midlands Fostering Families service which also covers the South East of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and passionate team dedicated to providing high quality support to foster carers and achieving the best outcomes for children. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will support, supervise, and develop a caseload of foster carers, ensuring safe, child centred, and high quality fostering practice. Your caseload will be predominantly based in the South East, and you will work closely with foster families, children, colleagues, and partner agencies. This is a home-based role, however on occasions you may be required to travel to our Halesowen office to attend team meetings, support service delivery, and engage in collaborative practice. Your role will include the following: Provide supervision, support, and guidance to foster carers in line with regulatory and Barnardo's standards. Undertake visits, assessments, and reviews to ensure safe, effective, and child led foster homes. Work directly with children and young people to understand their lived experiences and support positive outcomes. Contribute to the recruitment, training, and development of foster carers. Work in partnership with local authorities, health, education, and other agencies. Ensure robust safeguarding practice and respond effectively to any concerns. Maintain accurate and timely records and contribute to audits, quality assurance, and service planning. Additional Information: Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification. Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values

Are you an experienced Accounts Manager looking for a role where you can lead, develop and grow - without compromising work-life balance? I'm working exclusively with a well-established, people-focused accountancy practice with offices across Central and Southern England. Due to ongoing growth, they're now looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to join their Winchester office.This firm is known for its friendly culture, strong technical capability, and commitment to developing their teams. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where high standards, professional development and flexibility go hand-in-hand. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounts and tax work while playing a key role in supporting and developing the wider team. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a diverse portfolio spanning corporate entities, LLPs and partnerships Acting as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day client queries Working with clients across multiple sectors, including rural and agricultural (a key area of specialism) Preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations Overseeing some bookkeeping and VAT work where required Building strong, long-term client relationships Using a range of modern accounting software including Iris, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero Managing workflow and ensuring timely completion of assignments Supervising, training and supporting junior team members Collaborating with colleagues across the wider group What's on Offer This firm prides itself on providing a modern, flexible working experience with real opportunities to progress. Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) Flexible hours around a 10am-4pm core Clear progression pathway and leadership development programme Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries A supportive, experienced team with a strong internal training culture Regular social and wellbeing events A competitive benefits package, including: 25 days' holiday plus wellbeing day, holiday trading & flexible bank holidays Health Cash Plan & access to 24/7 online GP Enhanced family leave EV salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work Pension salary sacrifice scheme Employee recognition awards Referral bonuses & long-service awards About You You'll bring a blend of technical strength, people skills and commercial awareness. We're looking for someone who is: Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA) Experienced in UK practice (minimum 3 years post-qualified) Confident managing a varied portfolio and leading client relationships Skilled in UK GAAP and accounts preparation Experienced with agricultural/rural clients (highly desirable) A strong communicator with a professional, positive approach Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Proficient in Excel and quick to pick up new systems A supportive team leader who enjoys developing others Why This Firm? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, expanding practice where you'll be trusted with responsibility, supported in your development and encouraged to grow. If you're looking for a long-term career move with a firm that genuinely values its people, this could be an excellent fit. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on . If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Please note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Home Based Supervising Social Worker Location: Kent Salary: £43,000 + £1,200 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in Kent. This role offers a lot of flexibility with home working, allowing you to have a good work - life balance. Benefits: Very good salary: £43,000 £1,200 car allowance Good Ofsted rating therapeutic approach Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload Ongoing training Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 10 - 13 foster families located in Kent. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in fostering Full driving licence If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.